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Ellen Anderton Obituary

Anderton, Ellen Catherine (Cregan), 70, died at home on Thursday, May 10, 2012, after a battle with cancer. Ellen was born Sept. 15, 1941, in Chapman, KS, to Cyril and Vera Mae (Ballantyne) Cregan. She graduated from Sacred Heart College and on Aug. 17, 1963, she married George D. Anderton, Jr. Ellen and George have four children, John (Monica) Anderton of Duluth, GA, Catherine (John) Dugan of Clearwater, Anne (David) Warren and Susan (Matthew) McCown, both of Wichita. After raising her children, Ellen worked as a legal secretary at Dugan and Dugan Law Office. She was an author and genealogist. After reconnecting with relatives in Ireland, Ellen enjoyed multiple trips there. She cherished her nine grandchildren. Ellen is also survived by brother, John (Norma) Cregan, and sisters, Mary (Dave) Malcom, Loretta (Kent) Thomas, and Lucille (Dan) Holder. Rosary, 7 p.m., Monday, May 14; Funeral Mass, 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 15, both at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church with Fr. Dan Spexarth officiating. Interment will follow, 3:30 p.m., St. Patrick Cemetery in Chapman. Memorials to St. Peter the Apostle Building Fund. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. www.dlwichita.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle from May 13 to May 14, 2012.

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Carla Andreoli

May 7, 2023

I cannot believe it has been 11 years since Ellen has been gone. She was a beautiful lady. She was gone far too early.

Michael

June 5, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss George. I know your pains. Mike Landreth

Helen Mavec

June 4, 2012

John and Family,
Sorry to hear of your mom's passing..Always hard to lose a loved one.
Keeping you and yours in our prayers.
Helen and John Mavec

May 31, 2012

So saddened to hear of the passing of Ellen. It does not seem long since we discovered our connections. Due to illness my own life expectancy I am sorry to say is now limited. She will never be forgotten. Always rembered, Nancy Cheesman nee Hough (Suffolk, England) sent by her husband Peter.

The Arndt's

May 15, 2012

We are thinking of all of you today. So deeply sorry for your loss. Ellen was a great lady who will be deeply missed by all who loved her.

Marilyn Correll-Helmer

May 15, 2012

I'm sure I speak for my fellow classmates, Chapman High School, 1959, in saying we are deeply saddened and will miss Ellen at our future reunions. She was a gracious, beautiful person and the photo of her family reflects those attributes! God bless you, George, and your family.

Molly Black

May 15, 2012

My heart aches with you.

belinda minko-thomas

May 14, 2012

you are in my prayers and thoughts

City of Wichita Purchasing

May 14, 2012

George and Family, So sorry for your loss, she was a beautiful,charming, funny,witty person and was so fun to be with around and will be greatly missed.

Jeff DeGraffenreid

May 14, 2012

To the amazing Andertons: I'm so sorry for your loss. Ellen was such a wonderful person and I know you will miss her dearly. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

May 14, 2012

George,John,Cathy,Anne & Sue.
We are sorry for your loss and we are thinking of you at this sad time.
Kieran O'Riordan & Eileen O'Connell

Michelle Shorten

May 14, 2012

George, John, Cathy, Anne & Sue you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. We will cherish the memories & the many visits Ellen had with us.

Ian Michelle Emma Evan & Chloe

Theresa McCormick Liewer

May 14, 2012

Ellen and I spent hours digging in the family history together. I will miss her humor and as well as her cleverness. She was a wonderful friend as well as cousin. My prayers are with your family.

May 14, 2012

To all of the Cregan and Anderton family. We will all miss Ellen. She was such a beautiful lady. We have all been blessed to have known her. We are very sorry for your loss. Carla and Marc Andreoli

Charles Leroy and Kathy Gfeller

May 14, 2012

George and Family, We are so sorry about your loss. Ellen will be missed by everyone that ever knew this marvelous lady.

May 14, 2012

George, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

The Purchasing staff at Via Christi

Kristin Hudspeth

May 14, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Sean & Kristin Hudspeth & family

Brenda Bratt

May 14, 2012

George,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.

Patrick Hough

May 14, 2012

We are deeply saddened to hear of your impossible loss and our love and prayers go to each of you.

Ellen, may you ever hear 'The wind that shakes the Barley' Oh still through summers and through springs it calls me late and early, come home, come, home, come home it sings, the wind that shakes the barley.

Go maire na mairbh agus a mbrionglóidí I bhfoscadh chaoin dílis na Trinóide.
(May the departed and their dreams ever dwell in the kind and faithful shelter of the Trinity).

Patrick, Frances Hough and family. Cranleigh, Surrey UK - formerly, LORRHA COUNTY TIPPERARY.

Deirdre O'Riordan

May 14, 2012

George, John, Cathy, Anne & Sue you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very tough time. Ellen was a wonderful person and we have so many great memories of her.

PJ, Deirdre, Louise, Aoife and Bryan

Trish Beckett-Ramirez

May 13, 2012

John, So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

May 13, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. I will have to miss the services as I am out of state this week And that makes me very sad. You will each be in my prayers
JoAnn Hornung Temaat

Tom & Angela Schwartz

May 13, 2012

I am personally addened to hear your news on Mother's Day, but I know that the Lord has called home another faithful servant. Peace be with you and your family my friend...

Jeff & Susie Howard

May 13, 2012

Praying for peace and comfort for the entire Anderton family.

Maureen Brady

May 13, 2012

John I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful lady who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Margie Cartwright

May 13, 2012

Dear Anderton Family,

You are in our prayers. Ellen was a charming, witty lady. She always had a smile and a kind word. I'm sure she is enjoying heaven. May the Good Lord grant you His peace.

Heather Welch

May 13, 2012

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord. Our prayers are with you.

John Anderton

May 13, 2012

Thanks to everyone for your wishes of love and concern during this trying time. We miss you mom.

John, Monica, Connor, Chloe and Alexa Anderton

Kelly Dugan

May 13, 2012

So sorry for your loss! Keeping your family in our prayers!

Glenn and Kelly Dugan

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